Chapter 632: Chapter 397 Rather than Standing for 1000 Years in the Nine Heavens Cold Palace, Better to Have a Grand Dream in the Mortal World (Part 2)
In the dead of night, Xingzi Lake witnessed the rare sight of mystic fish leaping into the sky.
Perhaps it was because the waters of Xingzi Lake had long reflected the myriad stars in the sky, the scales of these unique fish appeared to be embedded with tiny stars, brimming with starlight. As they moved, they resembled shooting stars streaking across the night sky.
The scenery was extrely beautiful.
At this late hour, both Xingzi Town and Xingzi Lake were shrouded in silence.
This scene didn’t attract much attention from anyone.
Above the ancient Star River pathway, two slender figures, one tall and one short, were walking slowly.
The group of mystic fish, studded with starlight, flew over their heads one after the other, leaping towards the water’s other side.
As they joyously soared, they barely splashed any water droplets. Instead, they shrouded the two won on the ancient path in a faint, dream-like mist.
It was like a daydream.
Especially the taller of the two, a stunningly beautiful girl with bare feet in a red dress, added a layer of beauty to the scene.
The shorter girl, however, was skinny and frail, clad in a slightly faded blue garnt, with hair that was a yellowish hue. She was a true yellow-haired little maid, malnourished, missing two front teeth.
Having made the biggest decision of her life so far, the little fish’s face was torn between nervousness and curiosity. She looked around at the unusual sight of mystic fish leaping above her, tightly clutching Zhao Qian’er’s pink handkerchief in one hand and holding the hem of Luo Xiu’s dress with the other.
On this suspended Star River pathway, she was a bit afraid of falling down.
Returning to her journey, Luo Xiu, now burdened with a little tagalong, looked around at the sowhat peculiar scenery and said, “Little fish, you’ve been on the lake for so many years, haven’t you seen this before?”
The captivating girl spoke casually, primarily to divert the little girl’s attention next to her and ease her fear,
Little fish shook her head and then nodded, “Not during the day. As for the deep of night, when I occasionally wake up, I don’t recall anything. This Star River ancient path is for honored guests, so it might be special. Um, maybe the fish are just reluctant to see little fish leave?”
As she talked, she beca less fearful, her voice bright and cheerful, revealing her missing teeth on her pink gums.
Luo Xiu nodded lightly and joked, “Aren’t you the one who wants to eat them? These mystic fish avoid evil and pursue good fortune. They must know of your greedy thoughts from longing for them for so long. They aren’t reluctant to see you leave, rather they are joyously celebrating the departure of a little girl who coveted them.”
Little fish’s smile faltered, and she slumped her thin shoulders, “Oh, is that so? I’ve only thought about it all these years, I never really ate them.”
She quietly put away her pink handkerchief filled with delicious dried fish.
Luo Xiu then took her gaze off the distance and offered, “How about I catch one for you to try before we leave?”
“Really?” Little fish’s head shot up, her eyes sparkling, as she swallowed hard.
Walking and gauging the positions of the stars above, Luo Xiu nodded with a smile, “Mm-hmm, do you want one?”
Little fish hesitated, then finally said, “I… okay, forget about it. I have already enjoyed the gift of dried fish from that noble person. I won’t eat them, and besides, there are rules at Xingzi Lake. These fish belong to others, we can’t eat them.”
“We’re leaving soon. Just taking one mystic fish won’t hurt, and with so many fish in the lake, which multiply rapidly, no one is going to count them closely.”
Little fish thought for a mont and then shook her head.
Luo Xiu nodded slightly, and said no more.
This was just a little test of the character of the toothless young maid.
Despite their fleeting encounter and shared misfortunes, after all, they had only just t and hardly knew each other.
But indeed, she was an interesting little girl… Luo Xiu smiled.
At this ti, all her actions were clear and now, in this vast world, she would go wherever her heart desired.
Unable to resist, little fish took out so dried fish to snack on, gleefully squinting her eyes. She tugged at the seemingly distracted Luo Xiu’s dress sleeve, “Sister Xiu’er, do you want so?”
Luo Xiu snapped back to reality and casually took the offered dried fish, eating a piece.
Her recent breakthrough in the Fu Yao realm during a nightti escape, she looked around again at the starlight reflecting on the lake water, the gradually rising mist, and the leaping mystic fish.
“Xingzi Lake is indeed a good place for cultivation. The spiritual energy is rather dense here. It’s no wonder the ancestors left behind ancient pathways, and now they are fenced off by the immortals of Nanxing County to breed mystic fish.”
Having spoken, Luo Xiu briefly pondered and then made a decision.
She turned to little fish and said calmly,
“According to our agreent earlier, once I help you get off the boat, I will ensure your safety. You will accompany , sharing both hardships and joys, until the day cos when you decide to do sothing that interests you and choose to leave of your own accord.
“Yes, you ntioned you want to repay that noble lady. She must be a remarkable cultivator. If you wish to grow strong enough to dare et her, then you should try to start cultivating.
“I will now impart to you the ‘Ant Ascending Heaven Technique.’ While it’s not so rare cultivation technique, it’s the basis of foundation establishnt for countless cultivators in the mountains. From now on, I won’t urge you to cultivate; it’s your own business. So, you need to consciously put in the effort and not be lazy or negligent.”
After a pause, Luo Xiu looked down seriously and added, “Yes, the sa goes for other things. Sister Xiu’er will only tell you once.”
Little fish nodded vigorously, “I may be slow, but I have a good mory. I’ll definitely rember.”
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